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|jname=サイドン Saidon
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|evofrom=Rhyhorn
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|species=Drill Pokémon
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|imheight=6'03"
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|metheight=1.9 m
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|imweight=264.6 lbs.
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|metweight=120.0 kg
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|ability=[[Lightning Rod]]<br />[[Rock Head]]
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'''Rhydon''' (Japanese: '''サイドン''' ''Saidon'') is a {{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Rock}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]].
   
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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It is a rock hard [[Pokémon]] that developed a long tail and learned to stand biped-ally, meaning on two legs. It is a rhino-like creature that can crush rocks and has a long drill that can drill through rocks.
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===Special abilities===
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'''Rhydon''' (サイドン ''Sidon'') is a {{Type|Ground}}/{{Type|Rock}}-type [[Pokémon]]. It is the evolved form of [[Rhyhorn]] starting evolving at level 42, and can evolve into [[Rhyperior]] when Rhydon is traded when it is holding the [[Protector]] item.
 
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Rhydon can have the ability [[Rock Head]] or the ability [[Lightningrod]]. Rock Head prevents Rhydon from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs {{type|Electric}}-type attacks to Rhydon. This Pokémon is disadvantaged when attacking {{Type|Grass}}, {{Type|Fighting}}, {{type|Water}}, or other {{Type|Ground}}-type [[Pokémon]]. This [[Pokémon]]'s brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Its hide is so thick and protective that Rhydon can thrive in very hot places.
   
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==Appearance==
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==Evolution==
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'''Rhydon''' is the evolved form of [[Rhyhorn]]. Rhydon [[Evolution|evolves]] into the [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, [[Rhyperior]], when [[trade|traded]] while holding the [[Protector]].
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It is a rock hard [[Pokémon]] that developed a long tail and learned to stand bipedally. It is a rhino-like creature that can crush rocks. It has a long drill that can drill through rocks.
  
   
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==Special Abilities==
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==Game info==
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===Game locations===
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Rhydon can have the ability [[Rock Head]] or the ability [[Lightningrod]]. Rock Head prevents Rhydon from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs {{type|Electric}}-type attacks to Rhydon. This Pokémon is disadvantaged when attacking {{Type|Grass}}, {{Type|Fighting}}, or other {{Type|Ground}}-type [[Pokémon]]. This [[Pokémon]]'s brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Its hide is so thick and protective that Rhydon can thrive in very hot places.
 
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==Game Info==
  
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crystal=By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.|
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|crystal=By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
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ruby=Rhydon's horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon's hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don't leave a scratch.|
  
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sapphire=Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.|
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|ruby=Rhydon's horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon's hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don't leave a scratch.
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|sapphire=Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.
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emerald=Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.|
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|emerald=Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.
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==Origins==
  
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|x=Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Rhydon appears to be based off a [[wikipedia:rhinoceros|rhinoceros]] whilst its name is possibly a reference to ''rhinoceros'', due to its origin.
  
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|y=It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.}}
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{{References|Rhydon|112}}
  
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
*Rhydon and its family members are the only Pokémon to have a {{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ground}} combination where it is switched around with the only Pokémon having Ground type as the first type and Rock as the secondary.
  
*Rhydon and its family members are the only Pokémon to have a {{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ground}} combination where it is switched around with the only Pokémon having Ground type as the first type and Rock as the secondary.
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*Rhydon was the very first Pokémon to be designed.
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*Rhydon shares the same [[List of Pokémon by species|species]] name as [[Nidoking]] and [[Nidoqueen]], they're all known as "Drill Pokémon".
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*A glitch Pokémon called 94 will convert into Rhydon for the first time after being caught.
   
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===Origins===
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{{Family|[[File:111.gif|link=Rhyhorn]][[File:112.gif|link=Rhydon]][[File:464.gif|link=Rhyperior]]}}
  
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Rhydon appears to be based off a [[wikipedia:rhinoceros|rhinoceros]] whilst its name is possibly a reference to ''rhinoceros'', due to its origin.
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Blaine_Rhydon.png|Blaine's Rhydon
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Rocket_Rhydon.png|Giovanni's Rhydon
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{{References|Rhydon|112}}
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{{GenInav}}{{Family|[[File:111.png|link=Rhyhorn]][[File:112.png]][[File:464.png|link=Rhyperior]]}}{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Rhyhorn|next=Chansey}}
 
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Revision as of 21:10, 28 July 2014

Rhydon (Japanese: サイドン Saidon) is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

It is a rock hard Pokémon that developed a long tail and learned to stand biped-ally, meaning on two legs. It is a rhino-like creature that can crush rocks and has a long drill that can drill through rocks.

Special abilities

Rhydon can have the ability Rock Head or the ability Lightningrod. Rock Head prevents Rhydon from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs Electric-type attacks to Rhydon. This Pokémon is disadvantaged when attacking Grass, Fighting, Water, or other Ground-type Pokémon. This Pokémon's brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Its hide is so thick and protective that Rhydon can thrive in very hot places.

Evolution

Rhydon is the evolved form of Rhyhorn. Rhydon evolves into the Generation IV Pokémon, Rhyperior, when traded while holding the Protector.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Cerulean Cave Rare
Yellow Cerulean Cave Rare
Gold and Silver Evolve Rhyhorn None
Crystal Victory Road Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Rhyhorn None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Rhyhorn None
Emerald Evolve Rhyhorn None
Diamond and Pearl Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain Common
Platinum Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain, Sinnoh Victory Road Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Uncommon
Black and White Evolve Rhyhorn None
X and Y Evolve Rhyhorn None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 15, Forever Level 64, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Rhyhorn
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway (1-49F)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Volcano Cave, Haruba Desert, Altru Tower
Pokémon Rumble Rocky Cave


Pokédex entries

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Trivia

  • Rhydon and its family members are the only Pokémon to have a Rock/Ground combination where it is switched around with the only Pokémon having Ground type as the first type and Rock as the secondary.
  • Rhydon was the very first Pokémon to be designed.
  • Rhydon shares the same species name as Nidoking and Nidoqueen, they're all known as "Drill Pokémon".
  • A glitch Pokémon called 94 will convert into Rhydon for the first time after being caught.

Origins

Rhydon appears to be based off a rhinoceros whilst its name is possibly a reference to rhinoceros, due to its origin.

Gallery

See also

Template:GenInavTemplate:Family

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